Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant

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Job description

Medicine for Business and Industry (MBI) operates outpatient clinics specializing in acute injury care within an Occupational Medicine setting. Our services focus on treating occupational injuries. No chronic pain management! Our fully integrated EMR system enables providers to deliver high-quality patient care with minimal administrative responsibilities.
MBI currently has 29 locations in Arizona, Colorado, California, and Nevada. Significant career growth opportunities are available for qualified candidates. Successful candidates come from various medical backgrounds including Urgent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.

Summary: Under the supervision of a licensed physician, Advance Practice Providers provide healthcare services to patients both in the clinic and via telemedicine, adhering to established clinical practice principles. Act as a medical consultant/advisor regarding the medical status of the clients presenting for physical examinations for staff.

Compensation: Hourly rates range from $58.79 to $83.54, depending on licensure and experience

Work Schedule: 4-5 shifts weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Must be available for one week of on-call duty each quarter.

Responsibilities:

• Review Past Medical History, family history social history and review of symptoms, perform physical examinations of the eyes, ears, head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, back, extremities, male genitals (for hernias), neurologic systems, general condition, height, weight vital signs, vision, hearing, and/or electrocardiograms for the purpose of determining capacity to safely perform specified job functions.

• Review and interpret radiographs of the chest, back, and/or extremities to determine the presence of a pre-existing condition prior to beginning work.

• Evaluate and manage the following conditions:

  • Common occupational musculoskeletal injuries of the neck, back, and upper and lower extremities

  • Work-related injuries to the head with or without loss of consciousness, assuming the individual is currently conscious and alert

  • Work-related injuries to the chest or abdomen, with the possibility of hernias

  • Work-related lacerations of the face and extremities which do not impair function or sensation

  • Work-related foreign bodies to the eye, and other non-penetrating eye injuries or conditions of the eye that do not affect vision

  • Work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions

  • Occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms

Evaluation and management to include:

• Review of the chief complaint, mechanism or description of injury, associated symptoms, effect on activities of daily living (including work) past medical, social, family history (including functions of usual job), and appropriate physical examination

• Appropriately diagnosing the problem

• Recommendation of appropriate over-the-counter medications, application of heat or cold, referral for home exercise training

• Prescription of appropriate medications and therapy

• Ordering and interpretation of appropriate radiographs

• Recommendation and application of ace bandages, braces, splints and casts as appropriate

• Treatment of non-displaced uncomplicated fractures

• Referral for specialized testing such as MRI, EMG as necessary and appropriate

• Referral for specialty care as appropriate

• Identification of appropriate limitations to activity at home and work

• Rendering an opinion regarding causality and work relatedness.

Requirements:

• Master's degree and valid, unrestricted state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

• FMCSA certification for DOT exams, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

• Current CPR certification.

• NRCME certification

• Ability to exercise high levels of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to meet organizational goals in a dynamic business environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with clear and effective verbal and written communication.

• Proficient computer skills

• Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation; ability to build relationships with staff, patients, and clients.

• Must maintain confidentiality.

• Bilingual is Spanish is a plus.

• Must be available for one week of on-call duty each quarter.

Benefits:

At MBI, our commitment to providing accessible and convenient care to individuals injured at work is a team effort. Every employee and role are essential and valued. Rewarding the dedication and commitment of our employees extends beyond a paycheck. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer to full-time Advanced Practice Providers:

• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(K) with company match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Medical Malpractice Coverage

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance with Time Off

• Colleague Referral Bonus Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

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